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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

By Tyler Brooke

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Carl Lawson (55) sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Auburn. Carl Lawson. 19. player. 10. . EDGE

With a pick this late in the first round, the Houston Texans can afford to sit back and look at who is still on the board. That’s not to say that they don’t have weaknesses, but they can take some time to think about who would be the best fit.

Houston’s secondary has been playing well this season, so they may decide to look elsewhere on the defense with their first-round pick. Even though J.J. Watt will be back next year, the Texans could try to find an edge rusher to make their front seven even more difficult to deal with.

Auburn’s Carl Lawson had a lot of question marks regarding his health heading into this season. However, Lawson has been able to stay healthy and play at a remarkably high level in 2016, picking up nine sacks and 23 QB hurries heading into Saturday’s game against Alabama A&M.

Lawson has long arms and a powerful 6’2”, 260-pound frame that makes him so difficult to deal with. Having Watt, Jadeveon Clowney and Lawson all on the same defense would give offensive linemen nightmares.

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